ϵ-Learning Theory-Communal Constructivism

Muhammad Prana

Adithya/ 1508

Wildan M Muttaqin /

1506

Sardorbek Toshtemirov/

1436

Muhamad Hasbi/ 1507

EFLUFebruary 8,

2013

Learning theory itself is prime for

development.

e-Learning takes the concept of “community of

learners”.

“Communal constructivism”-

individuals not only learn socially but

contribute to other learners.

The theoretical underpinning of ϵ-Learning

e-Learning has limitations:

1. The fixed times 2. Locations for

learning

However, e-Learning is simply an add-on in the technology itself

The concepts of e-Learning have emerged

from:

1. A number of different traditions and fields

2. Education3. Psychology4. Computer science5. Sociology

Three main theoretical frameworks underpinning

educational and e-Learning theory:

Behaviourism

The best known proponents of the

approach:

COGNITIVISM

The most prominent theorists of Cognitivist

approaches:

Sensory-motor skills: 0-2 years; reaching, touching and so on

Pre-operational: 2-7 years; linguistic development,

intuitive understanding of some simple processes

Concrete operations: 7-11 years; organized thinking,

problem solving with “real” contexts

Formal operations: 11-15 years; abstract conceptualization and formal

logic

The learner`s steps: implying that some learning

capabilities are dependent on the consolidation of others

David Wood introduces the concept of “scaffolding”

Scaffolding is considered as part of the tutor`s role

Sample Websites

1. https://www.cs.tcd.ie/publications/tech-reports/reports.01/TCD-CS-2001-04.pdf

2. http://searchwarp.com/swa596784-Educational-Implications-Of-Theory-

Of-Communal-Constructivism.htm3. e-Learning Theory – 

Communal Constructivism : SAGE Knowledge

knowledge.sagepub.com/view/e-learning/n5.xml

4. E-learning: concepts and practice - University of East London

www.uel.ac.uk/rite/issues/vol1/2/bookreview/pp34/

Socio-Constructivism Lev Vygotsky (1896-1934)

Communal Constructivism Holmes (2001)

Socio—Constructivism Lev Vygotsky (1896-1934)

This theory was evolved from Cognitive Constructivist Theory

Jean Piaget (1896 - 1980) Cognitive Constructivist Theory

EVOLVED

Lev Vygotsky (1896 - 1934) Socio-Constructivist Theory

Socio—constructivist model requires a third dimension

to the interaction

Learner

ENVIRONMENT

Other people :Learners, Tutors

Social Reflective Authentic

Scaffolded Progressive Experimental

The main elements of socio—Constructivism:

Vygotsky's theory differs from Piaget’s theory in a number of important ways:

http://www.simplypsychology.org/vygotsky.html

1. Vygotsky places more emphasis on culture.

2. Vygotsky places considerably more emphasis on social factors.

3. Vygotsky places more (and different) emphasis on the role of language in cognitive development

Communal Constructivism Holmes (2001)

• Communal Constructivism is an approach to learning in which students construct their own knowledge as a result of their experiences and interactions with others and are afforded the opportunity to contribute this knowledge to a communal knowledge base for the benefit of existing and new learners (Holmes, 2001)

‘a river and a pipe’

Two analogies, of water flowing in a river and in a pipe, illustrate the basic tenet of communal constructivism.

Tutors

Learning Program

Students

or

Salomon, G. and Perkins, D. (1998)

Learning

from others

with others

The concept of PhD study

The concept of PhD study is that of the students making a contribution to the field they are studying.

Doctoral students attempt to expand knowledge in a discipline and are encouraged to publish their results so that their own work is recorded and helps develop the field of knowledge.

the doctoral study is arguably one of the best learning experiences available, especially if it is undertaken in a team context such as a science research group

Types of e-learning

They represent a significant move forward for e-Learning, based on communities of users/learners in a communal constructivist context.

form of e-Learning exemplified by weblogs (blog)http://languagepie.wordpress.com/

form of e-Learning exemplified by multi-user object oriented systems (MOO)http://www.angelfire.com/ma/CasaDax/moo.html

form of e-Learning exemplified by multi-editor wiki systems (wiki).http://web20andlanguagelearning.wikidot.com/wikis

SEEDS OF CHANGE!

To learn with and from othersPeer tutoring and project-based learning in a group

Conventional educational process will become increasingly vulnerable to change in the face of communal constructivist approaches stimulated by e-learning environments.

REFERENCES Holmes, Bryan, and John Gardner. E-Learning: Concepts and

Practice. New Delhi: SAGE Publication Ltd, 2006. Holmes, Bryan, et al. Communal Constructivism: Students

constructing learning for as well as with others. Ireland: Trinity College Dubin. (2001), https://www.cs.tcd.ie/publications/tech-reports/reports.01/TCD-CS-2001-04.pdf as on 6 February 2013.

The modern Language Association of America. MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Paper. Seventh edition. New Delhi: EWP. 2006. Print

Onike, Rahaman,. Educational Implications of Theory of Communal Constructivism. (2010),http://searchwarp.com/swa596784-Educational-Implications-Of-Theory-Of-Communal-Constructivism.html as on 6 February 2013

Sammons, Aldans. Approaches to Psychology. http://www.psychlotron.org.uk/newResources/approaches/AS_AQB_approaches_BehaviourismBasics as on 6 February 2013

Silverthorn, Pam. Jean Peaget’s Theory of Development. (1999) http://members.iinet.net.au/~aamcarthur/4_Mar_2008_files/Piagets_Theory_of_Development.pdf as on 6 February 2013

QUESTIONS TO DISCUSS:

Why is making it social valuable?

Getting it from a peer…

Which is better? Why?Or getting it from a teacher?

How to design Multi-user Object Oriented systems

(MOO)?

discussion